Lionel Messi is a skilled football player from Argentina who serves as the forward and captain for the Spanish club Barcelona and Argentina national teams. Messi is widely regarded as one of the greatest players of all time and is often considered the best player in the world. He has won a record six Ballon d’Or awards and a record six European Golden Shoes. The Barcelona star’s perfect game techniques and calm composure have made him the opposition’s worst nightmare.

Take this test if you are a die-hard Messi fan.

Which Argentine city does Messi hail from?

Messi was drafted into the Barcelona academy at 13, but which club was he associated with before that?

How old was Messi when he made his Barcelona debut?

What was Messi’s first squad number at Barcelona?

In which city did Messi win his Olympic gold medal?

When did Messi win the Ballon d’Or for the first time?

How many times has Messi been on the losing side in a Champions League final?

How many times has Messi been on the losing side in a major international final?

Who was the opposition when Messi scored this famous solo goal in 2007, drawing direct comparisons with Diego Maradona in 1986?

Who did Messi succeed as Argentina’s captain in 2011?

If you got all the answers instantly, you are a Messi worshipper!